byDinesh
Updated on - 31 Aug, 2024
The MBA in Disaster Management is a 2 years postgraduate course designed to equip the students with knowledge on how to manage disasters and emergencies. MBA Disaster Management teaches about different forms of disasters, their cause and impact, risk evaluation and mitigation, and planning of various phases of Disaster Management. The students are able to conduct practice evacuation, estimate the extent of damage, plan and conduct relief operations, decide on the allocation of resources and make rational decisions under pressure. It prepares graduates to be leaders and manage risks in government and nonprofit organizations, humanitarian organizations, as well as business entities that conduct business in dangerous areas.
The common entrance tests that are accepted for MBA Disaster Management are CAT, XAT, MAT, ATMA, CMAT, and GMAT. Some of the colleges also take into account the performance of candidates in the test such as CAT,XAT and CMAT combined with their academic background,experience and performance in the interviews and group discussions during the selection criterion for admissions. Further, a couple of institutes provide direct admission to students on graduation marks to those candidates having work experience in the related field of disaster management or risk management. Academic documents of the candidate, valid passport, IELTS scores and TOEFL scores are mandatory for international students.
| Full Form | Master of Business Administration (Disaster Management) |
|---|---|
| Duration | Typically 2 years |
| Course Level | Postgraduate |
| Eligibility | Bachelor's degree in any field |
| Top Colleges | Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Calcutta, Lucknow, Indore, Kozhikode, Calcutta, Shillong, Rohtak, Ranchi, Indian School of Business (ISB) Hyderabad, Xavier Labour Relations Institute (XLRI) Jamshedpur, Faculty of Management Studies (FMS) Delhi, Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies (SIMS) Pune |
| Entrance Exam | Common Admission Test (CAT), Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT), Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT), Symbiosis National Institute of Management (SNIM) |
1. The candidates must be a holder of a three-year bachelor’s degree in any field with not less than 50% aggregate or its equivalent from a recognized university or college.
2. Ideally, they should have at least two to three years’ work experience in disaster, management, or social work or any related field but not compulsory.
3. Excellent communication, leadership, conflict-solving and cooperation skills.
4. Clear any entrance exam such as CAT/MAT/XAT or have a merit in the qualifying examination.
5. During the personal interview round, there was clarity and active engagement showing concern and knowledge of disaster management.
6. Healthy body and mind to withstand on-site task requirements during disasters.
| Subject | Important Topics |
|---|---|
| Disaster Management Principles | Disaster definition, types of disasters, disaster risk assessment, disaster preparedness, response, recovery, mitigation |
| Disaster Risk Reduction | Hazard identification, vulnerability assessment, risk analysis, early warning systems, community resilience |
| Disaster Planning | Emergency response planning, contingency planning, business continuity planning, crisis communication |
| Disaster Response | Search and rescue operations, medical assistance, logistics management, emergency shelter, relief distribution |
| Disaster Recovery | Rehabilitation, reconstruction, infrastructure development, community rebuilding |
| Disaster Mitigation | Hazard modification, land use planning, building codes, structural engineering, early warning systems |
| Disaster Economics | Economic impact of disasters, disaster insurance, financial aid, economic recovery |
| Disaster Law and Policy | Disaster legislation, international humanitarian law, disaster governance, disaster ethics |
| Disaster Communication | Crisis communication strategies, media relations, public awareness campaigns |
| Job Title | Average Salary | Specialization |
|---|---|---|
| Disaster Risk Reduction Specialist | ₹8,00,000 | Risk Assessment, Mitigation Planning |
| Emergency Response Manager | ₹7,50,000 | Crisis Management, Response Operations |
| Business Continuity Manager | ₹9,00,000 | Business Continuity Planning, Risk Management |
| Humanitarian Logistics Manager | ₹6,50,000 | Supply Chain Management, Relief Operations |
| Environmental Impact Assessment Specialist | ₹7,00,000 | Environmental Impact Assessment, Sustainability |
| Disaster Recovery Manager | ₹8,50,000 | IT Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity |
| Crisis Communications Manager | ₹6,00,000 | Communications, Public Relations |
| Disaster Management Consultant | ₹10,00,000 | Consulting, Strategy Development |
| Climate Change Adaptation Specialist | ₹7,50,000 | Climate Change Adaptation, Sustainability |
| Humanitarian Program Manager | ₹6,50,000 | Program Management, Relief Operations |